Audi A6 Avante paint problem

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Thu 25 Apr 2002 15:24
Audi A6 Avante paint problem - Buscy
Hello troops,
Here's a new one(on me, anyway). A friend's son has just bought a 4 year old (UK 'R' plate) A6 Avante turbo diesel from a non-franchised dealer. Its got 68,000 miles on the clock, a full Audi main dealer service history and paint is bubbling off all four doors at the bottom. The tailgate is ok. Audi UK are refusing to accept rectification under warranty and so far have not offered any goodwill.

The bubbles are very small, about the size of a pinhead and very hard to spot unless you are looking for them. We have contacted the previous owner, who confirmed the mileage and service history and that the car has never had an accident, or any body or paintwork repairs. When asked, he said he had not noticed the bubbles, but usually jet washed the car, not handwashed it. (the bubbles were first noticed as the son handwashed the car) Has anyone out there had a similar problem? The paint is metallic silver.
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Thu 25 Apr 2002 22:13
Re: Audi A6 Avante paint problem - Mike Harvey
It sounds very much like micro blister, which often disappears in hot weather. I think it is moisture trapped under the paint. The original first owner cannot confirm that the car has never had remedial paintwork, as it may well have been done before they got it due to transportation damage or even factory rectification. I worked in retail a long time and allsorts can happen to a new car! The original dealer may know, but is a little unlikely to own up to it four years later and pay for rectification again. Your friend's son could always try asking, and if they have any luck, let us know his lottery numbers please!
Regards
Mike
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